: a large oared boat usually carried by a merchant sailing ship
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Floating markets drift past in longboats piled with tropical produce.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.
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ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
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Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.
—
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for longboat
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“Longboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longboat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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longboat
noun
long·boat
ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt 
: a large boat carried on a ship
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